Decorate The Christmas Tree With Me | Setting The Table | Festive Afternoon Tea

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  • @NicolasFairford
    @NicolasFairford  ปีที่แล้ว +82

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      @bellacottages6106 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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      @cecwintonyk8228 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I got one of the spam messages but recognized it as such and hit delete.

  • @winter_s_44
    @winter_s_44 ปีที่แล้ว +287

    I always had more elegant tastes than my environments dictated I “should” have. But I have found myself lately more and more starting to invest in those tastes to create the kind of environment and life I want, so I admire you greatly and thank you for sharing with us! It gives me encouragement to follow my own heart.

    • @marjoriekloster8949
      @marjoriekloster8949 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Good for you, Winter! One's environment should never dictate who we are, our tastes, or our outlook. You just be your elegant self and build your life to match and be happy!⚘️

    • @winter_s_44
      @winter_s_44 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      @@marjoriekloster8949 Thank you so much for your kind words! I agree and I will stay true to this and myself. 💐

    • @marjoriekloster8949
      @marjoriekloster8949 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @Winter S. Wonderful!! Happy Thanksgiving!⚘️

    • @winter_s_44
      @winter_s_44 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@marjoriekloster8949 Same to you! 😊

    • @fluffyhedgehog7963
      @fluffyhedgehog7963 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I’m very similar I’m working very hard on myself to bring about a living environment that suits me for me as it’s just me for the foreseeable so I’m here alone which means I need to be happy in my own life and home

  • @dionnevoller2903
    @dionnevoller2903 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    The tree looks stunning - and adding some of the old red decorations were the right way to go - love the baskets at the bottom of the tree too. My parents ALWAYS put the tree up the Saturday before Christmas Eve - I loved it. Plus my mother and I used to go to lunch at Harrods on the 1st day of December and I was allowed to pick a beautiful bauble each year. Mum also had a beautiful set of 6 Waterford Crystal baubles - that I now have on my tree ❤

    • @NicolasFairford
      @NicolasFairford  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      So lovely to hear your traditions x

  • @patriciadragon6920
    @patriciadragon6920 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Another beautiful and luxurious video. Thank you!! You’ve motivated me to decorate a Christmas tree this year - even though it is likely no one will see it but me…. But you’ve made me realize that’s the most important person (me)!! Happy Holidays!!

  • @TheAnemarie
    @TheAnemarie ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I was thinking this year I don´t feel like, to have a christmas tree but now I'm not sure anymore

  • @academiedagriculturedefran2152
    @academiedagriculturedefran2152 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Bonjour Nicolas, j'ai un arbre Balsam hill depuis 3 ans et je trouve que la qualité est excellente si on compare avec d'autres arbres qui font très plastique. J'écris en français car j'ai cru comprendre que vous appreniez le français actuellement. Je vous suis depuis environ 2 ans maintenant et vous êtes une vraie source d'inspiration.
    I write in french because it seems that you are learning french so....
    This Caledonian hotel seems wonderful and I am going to suggest it to my husband for our birthday wedding !
    Bonnes fêtes de fin d'année !
    Chris. from Paris

  • @duvessa2003
    @duvessa2003 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How unexpected this channel is, soothing and lovely. It is a reminder of how far my life has moved away from elegance. I appreciate the reminder that elegance is a mindset. For me, it involves the luxury of moving slowly. 🕊

  • @maryburian7196
    @maryburian7196 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    The tree looks beautiful! My family decorated the tree on December 7, which was our mother's birthday. She would have frozen the leftover turkey and made turkey soup as my brother and I decorated the tree! The aromas were wonderful and the soup made a perfect and comforting lunch after all our decorating on a cold winter day here in Chicago.

    • @joleneosignac7123
      @joleneosignac7123 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What wonderful memories! 💕

    • @teresahalliday3680
      @teresahalliday3680 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I lived in Chicago for 14 years and it is my favorite city...especially at Christmas. I hope you are of the age when you remember Marshall Field's. So sad it is now just Macy's. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!

    • @KA-jo8vn
      @KA-jo8vn ปีที่แล้ว +2

      So joyful 🥰

    • @maryburian7196
      @maryburian7196 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@teresahalliday3680 Yes, I remember Marshall Fields and have wonderful memories going there as a child to see the window displays and the beautiful tree in The Walnut Room. Chicago is indeed a beautiful city, but even more so and magical at Christmas! Thank you for your nice comments and Happy Holidays to you!

    • @NicolasFairford
      @NicolasFairford  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amazing memories!

  • @debbiefaust3798
    @debbiefaust3798 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Oh - your tree is absolutely gorgeous!!! I did enjoy watching you decorate your new tree. One of the things I remember from my childhood at Christmas was that my mom would give my brother and me a decorated basket filled with oranges, apples, walnuts, pecans and a few chocolate candies and a small gift. I suppose it was in place of stockings. I will always remember this!

    • @kristinanojnici3325
      @kristinanojnici3325 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      У нас тоже есть большая корзина ввиде саней, и каждый год ночью я наполняю её конфетами и другими сладостями для детей и ставлю под ёлку. Ну и подарки конечно тоже кладем.

    • @NicolasFairford
      @NicolasFairford  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      What a lovely memory - thanks for sharing!

    • @tatiananygren9451
      @tatiananygren9451 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kristinanojnici3325 да у нас в Рождество все был самый прекрасный и счастливый.

  • @annescott5442
    @annescott5442 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I love your style Nicholas....you have class and taste and are so dignified with a calm and gentle spirit....all good qualities.Your tree looks beautiful as does your table.I am putting afternoon tea at the Caledonian on my bucket list ..looks amazing !

  • @zander88990
    @zander88990 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nothing better than Balsam Hill their trees are Amazing I have purchased two over the years and well worth the money.

  • @bellesong
    @bellesong ปีที่แล้ว +21

    This is such a wonderful video. You’ve put me in the holiday spirit! 🎄🍾

  • @CatsInHats-S.CrouchingTiger
    @CatsInHats-S.CrouchingTiger ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Oh wow, it’s very fluffy! Beautiful! ❤ You are the Artistic Director of the Christmas tree arrangement! Marvelous! You’re so good with decorating! Hired! 😊😃💕 Absolutely love the bench at the dinning table! It’s a great idea!

  • @London100
    @London100 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Your tree and new ornaments are beautiful. I realized I was smiling warmly watching you decorate. Great job.

  • @felinemagic4473
    @felinemagic4473 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Balsam Hill is the best of the best. It will be with you for a very, very long time. The tree is gorgeous on its own and even more elegant with your decorations. I love to sit with a cup of tea in the evening with all the lights off except the tree, soft Christmas music drifting in the background. The red was needed, perfect touch. As a child I felt it was my duty to rearrange at least one tree ornament a day.

  • @jalonburton5800
    @jalonburton5800 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Oh what a beautiful way to start off the Christmas season: (w/ one of your perfect videos!😉)
    1. A beautifully decorated Christmas tree
    2. A beautifully set Christmas table
    And last but not least…
    3. A stay at a beautiful luxury hotel
    What more could any of us ask?
    🎄❤️🎄

  • @kylaodonnell5016
    @kylaodonnell5016 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Your tree is so stunning 🎉 you have such style with your decorations 👍

  • @debbiefaust3798
    @debbiefaust3798 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Your table setting was so beautiful, too!! And, that hotel!!! Oh my goodness!

  • @daleduerden1185
    @daleduerden1185 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    What a super tree and so glad we got to see it all put together so easily, I don’t think a tree looks right without a pop of red at Christmas, your table is absolutely beautiful .Childhood memories for me mom taking me to see Father Christmas in Birmingham,and family get togethers.

    • @NicolasFairford
      @NicolasFairford  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahh how nice! Thank you!

    • @marysmyth8288
      @marysmyth8288 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Nicolas ,
      loved your video leading up to Christmas also how you ended with the
      Vlog with the fabulous views of Edinburgh Castle also the solitary walk
      With your fur kid Sophie , enjoy your Bath 🛀
      Mary Canada 🇨🇦

  • @mariedegraff3607
    @mariedegraff3607 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Nicolas, your tree is absolutely beautiful and Gorgeous!; Happy holidays to you and your family.

  • @MsSam66ok
    @MsSam66ok ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Your home looks gorgeous this holiday season!

  • @mavep2855
    @mavep2855 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Your faux blue spruce is beautiful and the decorations are perfect! Anyone lucky enough to be your dinner guest will be pleasantly surprised and very pleased with your festive table scape. The hotel suite was magnificent, they thought of everything. Thank you Nicolas🎄🙏🏻❤️

  • @maestriadelsercoaching838
    @maestriadelsercoaching838 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hola Nicolas feliz tiempo de Fiestas y nuevos sueños por organizar ...un abrazo, desde México

  • @patriciakaye4999
    @patriciakaye4999 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I loved everything about this episode. The tree is perfect, you chose wisely. I love your new dinnerware, and the hotel was a perfect ending. I love Edinburgh. It's a magical, sophisticated, fun, welcoming, walkable city, and I'd love to visit again in the future. And surprise - I love haggis. I was told I'd hate it. You chose the perfect background music. Enjoy your holidays. You deserve only the best.

  • @georgianacavendish6978
    @georgianacavendish6978 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Such a pleasure to see the way you have decorated your brand new Christmas tree.

  • @cecwintonyk8228
    @cecwintonyk8228 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your new tree looks so well made and how nice that they even included storage bags - better than the old sheets I wrap mine in :). I am glad you added the pops of red along with your new gold baubles. I have a faux tree that has branches that are a mix of types of evergreens so I have to wire each bauble to the tree and while that sounds painful, it really is quite simple and at least there is no worry about one falling. I also make sure to put some of the larger baubles and picks further into the inside of the tree, which draws the eye into the branches. Picks are the best time savers and space fillers because you can literally shove them in like you have done with the roses. Your table looks lovely and very warm even before you add flowers. Can't wait to see it finished.

  • @markw1413
    @markw1413 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Remove some of the branches and make it more irregular so it doesn't look so artificial.

  • @youareblessedyouareloved9278
    @youareblessedyouareloved9278 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you, Nicolas, for sharing this beautiful moment. It is gorgeous and so uplifting! When I was young, my parents struggled a little bit, and I remember our Christmas tree was always a little bit thin and the ornaments unremarkable. The joy in my house was no less, and even though the trees were very modest, we were always happy. I always wanted a "perfect tree". In my twenties I vowed to build a glorious ornament collection to pass down to my children one day so I started collecting them, with one really nice once a year. I built a beautiful collection of ornaments and they have run with it. Now that they are grown, I do something different. I dig out old photos from when they were little children, often making funny faces, and general sibling shenanigans. A store here in the States has these lovely little photo frame ornaments with the year 2022 on a little dangling charm hanging off of it. Very pretty & elegant...and in goes the goofy childhood pictures. The memories are precious and they are packaged up perfectly for the tree. My grown children love them and we are greatly enjoying this new tradition!

  • @janeboardman5289
    @janeboardman5289 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have a Christmas tree from the same company and it is wonderful. The postman even stopped me to say how lovely it looked!

  • @frankieamsden7918
    @frankieamsden7918 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow, that's really gorgeous even before the decorations

  • @lorengaffin4469
    @lorengaffin4469 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Absolutely beautiful and festive for this time of the year!🌲🎄

  • @benmarleor
    @benmarleor ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One thing I know for certain:
    You must be protected at all costs.

  • @damienobrien6353
    @damienobrien6353 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Pretty tree. The red gives it warmth. Good job.

  • @angelakilroe3271
    @angelakilroe3271 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the trousers Nicolas.

  • @sondrahannan
    @sondrahannan ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I was so excited to see that you added some red to your tree. The neutral ornaments are beautiful but the red makes it feel so regal and special. Beautiful video!

  • @dakotawaters2930
    @dakotawaters2930 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That's a great quality faux. It looks like it will last you for a good long time. I also love that it came with what looks like a storage bag. Nice job!!

  • @ehpeachylove
    @ehpeachylove ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nicholas your tree is gorgeous and I am so glad you added the red and some of your special older decorations.
    Your niece is going to be so happy to see your tree. I wish I could purchase one of the Balsam Trees but a bit too expensive for my pocketbook.
    I used to love a fresh tree but years ago went with the artificial tree because as you stated much easier on our environment and it pats for itself for years. I have a 4 1/2 ft tree that I put on a table by my living room window and I have smaller trees to use in the dining room and around the fireplace and mantle with dear and lights. I also put up a little Christmas village sometimes. I made a point of making Christmas magical for my son as I raised him alone without grandparents or family . I didn’t have a lot of money but I created beautiful memories for my so .
    Your table looks very pretty. I too light the candles and then snuff them out . Love your candle holders and cloth. You have such an elegant style.
    The hotel is beautiful. A bonus to have your dogs with you. What a lovely suite you both had. The countryside around you is so peaceful looking.
    Thank you for sharing your life with us all. Sending love form my house to yours ❤❤❤

  • @brendadrew834
    @brendadrew834 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thanks again Nicolas for sharing your lovely home with us and your new artificial Christmas tree! Having one is definitely a plus in more ways than one! We finally bought an artificial one after decades of buying real ones and hauling them into and out of the house! Don't miss them especially all the vacuuming up after! I think I still find a pine tree needle every now and then! lol Yes, the RED color is another plus as well! Have you ever noticed in famous films especially ones based on history or romantic epics that the art directors purposefully ADD a touch of red here and there! Sometimes, they use red to great advantage even in modern contemporary films like the famous Academy Award winning French films like "Gigi" and "Amelie" and blockbuster history based movies like "Dr. Zhivago" and "REDS"! Enjoy the holidays ahead~ ♥🎄🎄♥

    • @NicolasFairford
      @NicolasFairford  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Clever analysis! Thank you!

    • @brendadrew834
      @brendadrew834 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NicolasFairford YW, clever on their part and based on color theory on the part of the art directors, set designers and also the cinematographers! Even Monet did it as well as other painters so I do that as well with some of my paintings! There's a lovely French impressionist painting of a woman sitting in the park surrounded by lush green foliage and other flowers. but the only red in the painting is her parasol which really as you stated, "pops out"! Red is a great accent color if not used as the main color of a room! Cheers~♥

  • @sharonmardis4920
    @sharonmardis4920 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My mom was a single mom and their were 4 of us. She died when I was 9 yrs old. She made Christmas magical. When she died we went to my grandma's house to live. No more trees or presents. I am 74 and love my tree. I live alone and always have a tree. This year I have a slim 7.5 ft tree. With new decorations. I'll put it up after Thanksgiving. Your tree is beautiful ❤️

    • @KA-jo8vn
      @KA-jo8vn ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish you a happy Christmas!

  • @davidandniko3428
    @davidandniko3428 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have done a red and gold tree many years. As well as a white and gold and a blue and gold tree. Yours is very lovely
    And your table setting is festive and very flexible for other occasions. I definitely want to come stay in that hotel suite. It's the bomb. Nice festive jammie bottoms too.

  • @catherineclaire7429
    @catherineclaire7429 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your tree turned out lovely! I especially love the red roses you added. I smiled when you said you’re the kind of person who analyzes every bauble and keeps removing and putting them back on. I’m the exact same way! I also enjoyed hearing how you decorated the tree growing up with your family. As a mother to young children now, I fight my inner perfectionist and try my best to allow my children to decorate the tree how they like. They feel so proud of their work when it’s all done, and honestly I find it more charming. Sometimes it’s messy, but sometimes they have really great ideas I wouldn’t have thought of! :) It’s sweet hearing your memories of your own parents not being “too precious” about it. I hope to give my children those same happy memories.

  • @fransousa7828
    @fransousa7828 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    All of your Christmas decor is magnificent ✨️ Your presentation, as always, is so peaceful and comforting. Your and Vanessa's hotel stay was a wonderful finale to your Christmas weekend preparation and the accommodations "Christmas perfect" 🎄 😀
    My childhood Christmases were always magical. I have only good memories of my childhood for which I'm so very grateful. I'm 74 and memories of Christmases past are endless and fun filled. Love and blessings to you and Sophie. 🐕🐾🧍‍♂️... Fran 💝🫂

  • @claireangier3322
    @claireangier3322 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We don't have a tree because we have a cottage so there's not enough space, so I use garlands on the fireplace and top of the dresser and decorate them with traditional decorations and ribbons.
    Will you get a 'skirt ' for the bottom of your tree? which is looking fantastic. 😊🌲⛄

  • @LolaNavarroS
    @LolaNavarroS ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don’t you Put nothing to protec Theacher table..?

  • @margaretbarclay-laughton2086
    @margaretbarclay-laughton2086 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Delightful as always . My brothers birthday is on the 13th December so it was lovely to hear your families tradition of putting the tree up for her birthday. Our family tradition came at the other end of the season, my mothers birthday was the 10th january so the tree and decorations were only taken down on the morning of the 11th.
    You said something of great importance while dressing the table, you said "Give yourself permission" We can all become trapped by notions of how something should be or by others traditions or ideas. The world is not perfect, we are not perfect and when we feel pressured it is good to give ourselves permission to just be ourselves.

  • @Lisa-sp5if
    @Lisa-sp5if ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Lovely, as always! my husband absolutely loves red at Christmas, so even though it is not a favorite color of mine, I always want to honor him by putting red on our Christmas tree! I think it really does add so much punch and vitality and color to your gorgeous tree! Annnd the luscious setting…Annnnd the gorgeous hotel! By the by, your dress coat looks so elegant on you. I loved the shoulders.💕❤️🙏

  • @agabert7318
    @agabert7318 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello Nicolas!
    Your tree is so special, and looks so rich and real. It doesn't cover the Edinburgh Blueprint too much either; as I feared it might. It is a marvelous effect. Your niece will absolutely love this. ❤
    I remember vividly my siblings and me getting up to some mischief one Christmas by throwing popcorn about our Living Room. This is a favoured memory.
    This is our first Christmas without Dad; my sister is not even making the pilgrimage to Canada this year, so Christmas will be very different without the whole family present. I encourage you to make some wholesome memories this season.
    Your Garden Collection Napkins look wonderful!
    God Bless from Canada 🇨🇦
    A

  • @doratiscareno5856
    @doratiscareno5856 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks NICOLAS
    For Sharing This With Me...
    I've been a SUBSCRIBER for many yrs NOW...
    I'm no longer receiving Any of Your VIDEOS
    This is the first one in
    8 months...
    Looks AMAZING

  • @martiseelye6443
    @martiseelye6443 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a beautiful tree and table, Nicholas. Some would say the table is understated but it's actually the perfect compliment to the lovely tree.
    How wonderful that your suite is set up like a home! And to have beds for the dogs was a lovely way to include them in pampering style. Gorgeous views from your window as well. Thank you!

  • @lynette8234
    @lynette8234 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Everything looks beautiful. How thoughtful you are to have it up for your nieces visit(I hope I remembered that correctly). Back in my day we used the old school tinsel and after us kids would throw it on mom of course would un-clump it,lol. Then on the eve n day-night her sister and kids would come for games and they would bring all their foods and this went on for years as we grew up. Parents are gone and the family homes too but the memories will live on❤.

  • @amyh6248
    @amyh6248 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Beautiful!! We've always had an artificial tree, and I think they are just as pretty but easier to deal with than a real tree. We just put our 10 foot tree up yesterday. Planning to put our 6 footer up Wednesday. I would love to get a Balsam Hill tree one day!

    • @meganfedor
      @meganfedor ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i grew up doing the 'tree farm' tradition... cut it down in the field, bring it home, have to water it every day... I'm now a divorcée who has to make do with what she has. An artificial prelit tree fit the bill; easy as pie to assemble, store away for the rest of the year.... and a bonus that I'll be using this year - I can change the lights with a tap of the toe on a button! I went 'theme' style for the first two years that I had that tree; now I'm going COLOR galore! My grown kids have given me all their ornaments that they made for me over the years and this theme will complement their offerings! I can't wait to see the looks on their faces when they see this tree!

    • @amyh6248
      @amyh6248 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@meganfedor We have a remote control that changes the color of the lights and makes them blink if we like. So easy and convenient!

    • @meganfedor
      @meganfedor ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@amyh6248 You are very lucky; I have to make do with my 'toe button'... It works well enough for now! 😉👠🎄🎁Happy holidays!

  • @winter_s_44
    @winter_s_44 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I prefer real trees and find it is more annoying having to fluff up individual branches than simply wrapping lights around, but to each their own. 😊 Nevertheless, your tree is beautiful and the table setting is stunning as well! ❤️

    • @cathywallace6990
      @cathywallace6990 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      AGREE real tree

    • @clivejames5058
      @clivejames5058 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nicolas did explain in a previous video that he loves real trees but in his central heated flat (it's pretty cold in Edinburgh) the trees never did well, despite being watered.

    • @winter_s_44
      @winter_s_44 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@clivejames5058 Okay. My comment was not a criticism. It was merely a response to the rationale he provided in this video.

    • @ruralangwin
      @ruralangwin ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nooooo! A real tree or none at all! Sorry! All that plastic! Yikes.

  • @socalgirl1680
    @socalgirl1680 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello Nic, what a lovely tree . So happy to see you and your BFF, Vanessa together again . 😊

  • @juliakneebone5742
    @juliakneebone5742 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As usual the tree is perfect!!love the tartan pyjamas!!!

  • @janmcgill
    @janmcgill ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another gorgeous episode from your kind and lovely heart. Like sitting with a good friend. Looking forward to Wednesday. Much love and joy to you ❤

  • @frannyjettie
    @frannyjettie ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The addition of the red really adds to the overall look. Good choice!!
    PS Did you know that there is a new Bunny Mellon biography that's been released this past week? It's called "I'll Build a Stairway to Paradise" by Mac Griswald. Ms Griswald was a classmate/friend of Bunny's daughter Eliza at Foxcroft. She knew Bunny for decades. It's a great book so far.

  • @rinwesley3092
    @rinwesley3092 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I absolutely loved that tree. Not too fussy, but still colorful and elegant. I just wish I had more patience to do the Christmas decorations. This is why I need tree trimming parties. I practically need an army of people to help me decorate.

  • @paulapirpignani4802
    @paulapirpignani4802 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Wow! Incredibly charming Nicolas 🎄 🌹 Even alone you make it worthwhile setting your sanctuary to enjoy the holidays in! Thank you for the encouragement...

  • @MadAboutSkin
    @MadAboutSkin ปีที่แล้ว

    I adore your content Nicolas.. That tree is just GORGEOUS . sending love x

  • @shelleyimmel8067
    @shelleyimmel8067 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved adding the red ornaments and ribbons. It is nice to add something from your past onto the current Christmas tree. You always do such a lovely presentation and I get several New ideas to tweak my own home🌲🌲

  • @Puppypaws04
    @Puppypaws04 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A free Christmas tree - the real reason for not getting a real tree this year.

  • @marybazargani6929
    @marybazargani6929 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your tree is perfect.

  • @nubbyrose87
    @nubbyrose87 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    One of my favorite memories from the 1960s when I was a little kid - we had an aluminum tree with a light that rotated and shined different colors on the thee. I loved laying under the tree and watching all the colors reflect off the aluminum. It looked magical.

  • @tonimactavish9937
    @tonimactavish9937 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All I can say its WOW! I love Edinburgh so. Your decorations are lovely, I enjoyed your video so much. Thank you !

  • @tonistevens8997
    @tonistevens8997 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There are 2 trees in our home. A white one with all gold ornaments from our travels and life events adorns our living room. In addition, it spins! A green tree is in our family room and is dedicated to our children. The tree is surrounded by a train and animated Christmas figures on a snow scene. This has been tradition in our home, since our children were very little.

  • @lynnranger7759
    @lynnranger7759 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful tree! Happy Holidays! A memory; my mom used to add tinsel one by one on the Christmas tree.

    • @nanabuster7285
      @nanabuster7285 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I miss the old fashioned, heavy lead tinsel. Wish someone would create a safe replica.

  • @annwright2433
    @annwright2433 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So elegant, love the beautiful tree. Nicholas can you tell me where you the botanical prints? Happy Christmas

  • @ТатьянаМалиновская-и7в
    @ТатьянаМалиновская-и7в ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much, Nicolas, for lovely video with classic Christmas tree decoration, real sense os coming tale... in everything!

  • @lindawentink2725
    @lindawentink2725 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She looks so beautiful Nicholas🥰🌲

  • @elizabethmaysonet892
    @elizabethmaysonet892 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicolas when l was a child my parents prepared us our Christmas toys we did not have a tree but we make them with paper and put them on the walls. Plus draw candles and ornaments. It was the happiest time for us Five kids. Then she gave us eggnuts plus cookies after dinner . Love those memories. Take care Nicolas love xx ❤️❤️❤️.

  • @jta7
    @jta7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Decorating the Christmas tree is also one of my happiest childhood memories. When I was young-about 10 or 11 years old, I was at my piano teacher’s house for my piano lesson and she had her Christmas tree up in the front window without anything on it. While my sister was having her half hour lesson, she let me decorate her tree for her. We all still laugh at the story of my mom pulling into her driveway to pick us up and seeing me hanging ornaments on her Christmas tree!

  • @marilynbunte5376
    @marilynbunte5376 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your Christmas tree is absolutely gorgeous! Growing up we always had a live tree. Later in my adult life the idea of artificial tree sounded like a good plan. These last few years I had a “pencil “ tree that was up all year. The hotel was beyond awesome!
    Christmas I have the greatest memories of family to cherish.

  • @luciemedici
    @luciemedici ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merry Christmas 🎄❤️

  • @sameenaahmad5929
    @sameenaahmad5929 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful Christmas Tree 🌲
    Very tastefully decorated.👍

  • @IMJ1701
    @IMJ1701 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful tree & beautifully decorated. Simply stunning & elegant 🎄

  • @enyab.6939
    @enyab.6939 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For years, I haven’t decorated too much during the holidays. It is just myself and I am usually at the spiritual center singing a lot. My birthday is in December, too. I love seeing Edinburgh lit for Christmas in your videos. Thank you so much for sharing. Have a wonderful holiday season Nicolas and Ms. Sophie. 🌺

  • @bellacottages6106
    @bellacottages6106 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicolas what a beautiful table setting and the Christmas tree, you are fabulous and talented at everything you do, have a great Thanksgiving. xo

  • @katekeller1898
    @katekeller1898 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, Sir Nicolas. I am so grateful to have stumbled on your channel and am now a devoted subscriber. You are the elegant male version of Martha Stewart. Your presentations allow me to be transported to a higher frequency level of living. It has stimulated me to reevaluate my choices. As for this video, the pop of red elevated the tree and enhanced your new baubles. Simply stunning! Thank you and have a lovely holiday season, Kate from the States.

  • @jackiewale5206
    @jackiewale5206 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My husband always cuts the tree , I love a tree filled with memories, decorations that have been passed down and some we collect on our travels, some made by the children and grandchildren. I like the traditional Christmas decor and lots of winter greens from outside. X

  • @SeldimSeen1
    @SeldimSeen1 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just put up my tree today. Love how the lights make the room so warm.

  • @Winton46
    @Winton46 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The tree looks wondering - I too have always had a real tree but am thinking of a imitation one I must say this is good looking one and you have decorated it just lovely !
    The hotel seat looked glorious wow such a large suite of rooms would love to visit Edinburgh ! Thank you for sharing xx

  • @denisegadreau9726
    @denisegadreau9726 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    An all around Festive video. Taking it all in, I will say it is simply Marvelous! Thank you Nicolas. ❤

  • @marciamusiak7666
    @marciamusiak7666 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The roses on the tree were the perfect touch, I will do the same on mine, I loved it so much. I love the crystal bauble on your napkin rings very elegant

  • @donnagarner2190
    @donnagarner2190 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your new tree is stunning!!

  • @shallyshome3816
    @shallyshome3816 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The color of the tree goes well with the atmosphere of the house~ beautiful. ~

  • @marygracestar
    @marygracestar ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bravo! An incredible episode this time. Both Christmas Tree 🎄 and table setting very beautiful.
    From 🇨🇭

  • @barbdurban900
    @barbdurban900 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I remember as a child walking home from school. Getting so excited to see the Tree in the window against the wet windows. It made the lights sparkle. We did not have central heating. I can still remember the excitement I felt even now as I write this x

  • @PoetryWitch
    @PoetryWitch ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this company , I have had three different ones over the years and they are so life like , so worth the outlay in the end 💕🌲

  • @ladyangelaIII
    @ladyangelaIII ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful, don't tell us you won't be doing Vlogmas 😞

  • @cecily1898
    @cecily1898 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The tree looks beautiful! The red baubles make it!

  • @paulmason6474
    @paulmason6474 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wouldn’t mind a job of a fluffer😂! Enjoyable relaxing video

  • @goldenineke
    @goldenineke ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is that a new dining table Nicolas? I’m sure your usual one was smaller and painted.

  • @elisabetbarth5573
    @elisabetbarth5573 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not agree on more environmrntal friendly. When done, the needles and leftovers ends at the compost and the stem as next years wood.

  • @libbyhinson4676
    @libbyhinson4676 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow Nicolas! The tree is beautiful and your table settings are too! ❤️❤️👍👍

  • @EileenR11
    @EileenR11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you - this was just what I needed. One of my fondest memories from childhood Christmases is just sitting quietly of an evening with most of the light coming from the tree - something about the sense of peace and the lovely soft colouful lights was just heavenly.
    I have always wanted to stay at the Cally and now am even more determinded to find a way to do so soon. xx

  • @elizabethmaysonet892
    @elizabethmaysonet892 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicolas love xx. The tree looks exquisite and chic. Love the gold and red combined with the star. You are so sweet and talented. Nicolas your table setting was beautiful the green and glasses with brown your linen napkins looks amazing. You are the best. Since l have been seeing you l learned tips for setting the plates and Cuttery plus the glass. How to put it together the candles are so beautiful. Looking forward to seeing you. Lovely suite for you and Venessa well done Nicolas love xx.

  • @hurrBl
    @hurrBl ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The plaid pants are giving me my chemical romance realness

  • @50hellkat2
    @50hellkat2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely gorgeous trimmed tree and the scale is perfect for your room. Wow.

  • @annolsen4943
    @annolsen4943 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This tree looks fake. It’s fine but don’t pretend it looks real.

  • @deborahmeyers551
    @deborahmeyers551 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How beautiful is your Christmas 🎄 tree Nicolas thank you for sharing this beautiful video💜